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Headerlines Henty Community News ISSUE 45 August-September 2017 A proud history since 1975 Update on Sladen Street upgrade Local involvement in cater- ence since 1975 and has Bill and his troops have but there is every chance ing at the Henty Machinery raised a significant amount spent a week preparing the that the footpath may be Field Days has come full of money for Henty and dis- circle with the return of the four corners of the Allan completed ahead of sched- trict. The main beneficiaries catering to the Henty Public were traditionally the school Street roundabout for the ule and with less mess and School P and C. The P and C and pool, but that changed block-layers and the pav- disruption than we first have formed a new sub- when the pool no longer ing crews. The block layers anticipated. It will have committee called the Henty needed funds and the great- made a start and have pro- the advantage of giving the P and C Catering Sub er community groups and gressed well with the pavers a solid base to sit Committee. This sub com- organisations were invited to planter boxes really start- on. mittee was formed to take submit applications for fund- ing to take shape. A bit of a stumbling block over the operations of the ing. While the block work and has cropped up with re- Steakhouse and the Eastern Over the years many groups the paving at the rounda- gards to the replacement Shed at the Henty Machin- and organisations have ben- bout continuing the drain- verandahs due to the prox- ery Field Days. On this sub- efited from funds raised and age crew have been mak- imity and condition of the committee there are many many of the volunteers were ing good progress along the power supply that runs of the original Henty Cater- representatives of those who ing Association members southern side of Sladen along under the veran- received funding/grants. The Street. This is the messiest dahs. Essential Energy and some new faces from committee members were the school community. The bit of the job and the one have been most helpful in also a large selection of peo- Henty Catering Association that causes the most dis- resolving these issues and ple from the community and or HCA as it was known, ruption to the public. they have come up with a took their roles very serious- has decided that it was time The pouring of the kerb few suggestions that will ly, conscious of how that to move this major fundrais- hard earned money was dis- follows on after the drain- be investigated. ing event back to where it tributed. age and it is then that the The only down side of this originated from due to the project starts to take a bit is that there may be some Many have spoken of their dwindling numbers of volun- of shape. Longford Civil delay in the verandah re- satisfaction in helping raise teers as well as the reduced has suggested a better way placement work. Once the money and being in a numbers of applications for position to support some to do the footpath that again Bill and the Council funding. many local and community should allow a lot of the job engineers are working out The school community will projects over the years. Of to have the pavers and as- a plan to ensure these now run the two sheds, with course some names are syn- phalt laid directly over the works are completed safely the Luncheon Shed no long- onymous with the HCA existing footpath. There and in a timely manner. er a food site from this year. Continued on page 12 are a few technical and The HCA has been in exist- practical details to sort out
Page 2 HEADERLINES Issue 45 Advertising End for branch that war started Rates It is with great regret that tea at Yerong Creek and fish wadra members. There have the Mundawadra Red Cross and chip nights. They often been many devoted and dedi- branch has closed. The mem- catered for weddings, US cated women and men who 2017 bers thank the communities visitors, birthdays, clearing have worked for Munda- of Mundawadra, Pleasant sales and the Henty Rotary wadra Red Cross over the Advertising Hills, Yerong Creek and Club. Members have enjoyed past 78 years to help others Rates Henty for all their support the Red Cross Murray Zone in war, famines and floods over the past 78 years. special days when members and to improve people’s lives Full page $150.00 In 1939 at the commence- from all the branches gather in Australia and overseas. ment of World War II, Henty together. Contributed by 1/2 page $80.00 Red Cross divided the sur- Time, age and ill health have Jean Bennett rounding districts into four taken its toll on Munda- 1/4 page $55.00 zones to work for the war effort. Mrs Rutherford, the as well as overseas. When 1/8 page $40.00 wife of the manager of the Keeping warm disasters occur, Wraps with large Mundawadra Station Love Inc is set up to distrib- organised the people of the So far this year there have ute “warmth for cold humani- Consecutive been 67 wraps made. The area north-west of Henty to ty” where it is needed. Staff Advertisement form a Red Cross sub-branch. Henty Knit Wits from the at the Library can give you Station staff, sharefarmers Hostel, now under the watch- details. Henty’s wraps are 5 ads ful eye of Pam Green, contin- and neighbours were founda- sent to Hesper Piltz, Wagga for the price of 4 tion members. ually need supplies of colour- Wagga Coordinator for sort- ful wool which can be left at ing and packing and then to Some of the first fundraising the Library. Knitting and efforts included dances in the Sydney for worldwide distri- Article contributions crocheting in front of a win- bution. Mundawadra Wool Shed ter fire is an enjoyable pas- and photos (jpg format) with local musicians provid- time and a positive way to can be emailed to ing the music. A garden par- keep someone warm. Wraps hentyheaderlines@ ty, tennis and card parties are distributed in Australia also raised money for Red hotmail.com or Cross. dropped into Greater Food and petrol rationing Hume Shires Henty made life harder, although to Customer Service Cen- save precious ration coupons, tre/Library. all the women made butter and a horse and sulky could Fax 02 6929 3770 be used to drive to town to Mail: PO Box 4, Henty buy supplies for Red Cross NSW 2658 catering. The ladies knitted and sewed items to go in Red Plumbers, Drainers & Gasfitters Cross comfort parcels sent to Bobcats, Excavators & Tip Trucks Deadline for the men and women serving in the armed forces or those in Ditchwitch Trencher & Kanga Loader next edition is 15th foreign prisoner -of-war Water, Sand & Gravel Cartage Contractors September 2017 camps. Septic & Trade Waste Pumping After the war, the Munda- Editorial Details wadra sub-branch continued New septic systems as well as upgrades to work for Red Cross and Headerlines is a not-for- Livestock water poly pipe systems later became a full branch. profit community newslet- Mundawadra Station, was Gas ducted heating installations and repairs ter published bi-monthly. taken over by the NSW Gov- Evaporative air conditioning specialists The editorial team reserves ernment for the World War II Soldier Settlement Scheme Concrete & Rubbish Removal, Site Cleanups, the right not to publish any and cut into 13 blocks. In article or to modify submis- Slashing, Trenching, Post Holes 1960 Mundawadra Red Cross sions to suit the style and welcomed the settlers as new Rotary Hoe, Bucket Work, Levelling objectives of the newsletter. members and valued work- Rainwater tank sales and installations ers. At one time Munda- wadra Red Cross had a mem- Please Call Luke Howard 0403 191 780 bership of 54. www.blueysplumbin.com.au Over the later years funds have been raised from street Proudly servicing the local community for over 10 years stalls, casserole and card If you want to dig it, pipe it, pump it or fix it – we can do it! evenings, twilight bowls and www.henty.nsw.au
Page 3 HEADERLINES Issue 45 she said and we currently provided supper for the play, Lions look back with pride have three new members who bring valuable skills to “Carpe Diem”. In addition, some members manned the The past year has been very capacity as Chairman of the help us in an expanding barbeque to cater for stu- busy for the members of Local Health Advisory Com- range of activities. Thank dents at the Mental Health Henty Lions Club, with its mittee was recognised for his you Terri, Nina and Ken for Forum at Billabong High fair share of challenges, op- involvement in a variety of joining. It is to be hoped that School and the Henty club portunities and rewards. activities within the commu- further expansion can be were involved in providing Outgoing President, Julie nity; in particular, mental achieved. breakfast at the Australia Colley welcomed 23 members health. Mick was presented Julie went on to outline some day function. Members ca- and guests to the Annual of the highlights of the previ- tered for those who attended with a Gold Award Plaque Carols by Candlelight. Our Changeover Dinner at the from the Lion’s Childhood ous year. In support of the Doodle Cooma Arms (the youth in this area, eight stu- aprons are well washed! Cancer Foundation in recog- Lion’s Den) recently. Zone nition of the generous sup- dents from four local primary Pub Euchre nights on the Chairman David McCormick port from LHAC. schools attended the Licola first Wednesday of each and his wife Phyll were in Wilderness Village Camp (a month have been well sup- Noelene and Trevor five day camp in the village ported and funds raised have attendance as evidence of his Bedggood and Ken Dale were of Licola, Victoria,) which is been allocated to Lions Pros- strong support of Henty club. present representing Henty owned and operated by Li- tate Cancer Research and Doug Meyer OAM, Deputy Rotary Club. ons. This was made possible the Black Dog Institute , Mayor of Greater Hume Shire gave an update on the In her comprehensive report, with the help of a grant from through Steven Scott. The Streetscape for Henty and President Julie paid tribute the Henty Catering Associa- Lions Childhood Cancer Re- some interesting facts and to long time member of Li- tion. At the secondary level, search Foundation benefited background concerning Lions ons, Colin Hagen from the club again conducted the from a bowls night organised International. Yerong Creek who passed Lions Youth of the Year by Mick Broughan. Between away since the last Charter which was won by Emily Mick and the community, Gaynor McLeish was present Dinner in 2016 who was and Jones who proceeded on to over $1,200 was raised, a in her dual role of Bendigo is, sadly missed. the regional finals. wonderful effort. During the Bank manager and a judge for the 1917 Lions Youth of Despite current declining The Henty Lions Club has evening, Zone Chairman the Year contest. Mick and trends in community service catered for The Hope Ban- David McCormick inducted Marilyn Broughan, were also involvement, our club num- quet, an initiative of the new member, Lorri Roden honoured guests, Mick, in his bers have grown this year, GHSC Youth Council and continued on page 15 www.henty.nsw.au
Page 4 HEADERLINES Issue 45 School’s Inner Strength on display Throughout last term Henty performance of the school’s and leading up to the event. Public School students par- dance troupe at The Riverina Congratulations to Evee ticipated in many activities. Dance Festival in June. Miss Phillips and Kendra Walker They included debating, mul- Joyce and Mrs Preston chore- who won the final Rotary ticultural public speaking, ographed a beautiful piece Spelling Competition and to the athletics carnival, Footy titled “Inner Strength”, per- Saige Fraser and Anka Colours Day, a visit from an formed to the song Titanium. Aliento, who were runners author and the Tony Lockett The children danced in both up. Due to the disbandment of a very busy term. Football Carnival. Congratu- the matinee and evening per- of the Rotary Club, the lations to Cameron Terlich formances and should be very Term 3 has begun and alt- spelling bee was the last who made it in to State com- proud of their efforts. The hough the weather is cold hosted by the club. We wish petition in the cross country community and parents and dreary all staff and stu- to thank Kevin Fogarty and and will now compete in Syd- earned the thanks of the dents are excited to be back. the committee for initiating ney later this term. school for their support in The term is jam-packed with this event many years ago fundraising, help on the day events ranging from sporting Another highlight was the and for their support and days, tree planting, a disco, a efforts in organising it over pet program, ICAS competi- the years. It has certainly tions, Bernie O’Connor Car- been a valued event on our nival and the annual book school calendar and we wish fair. all the Rotary Club members best wishes for the future. The highlight of the term will be the Gala Night and Mat- Term 2 ended with a “Treat inee where the students get Day” excursion to the Wagga to showcase their acting and Botanical Gardens. Children dancing abilities. Put Tues- went to the zoo, had a picnic day September 12 on your lunch and spent time on the calendars as this event is not playground equipment. It to be missed. Please keep an was a great finish to the end continued on page 10 Dales Electrical Centre YOUR LOCAL APPLIANCE STORE 21 Sladen Street Henty NSW FRIENDLY SERVICE—28 YEARS IN BUSINESS QUALITY APPLIANCES ACCEPT VISA AND MASTER CARDS Phone 02 6929 3330 Fax 02 6929 3630 dalebvs@bigpond.com www.henty.nsw.au
Page 5 HEADERLINES Issue 45 Frosty mornings, warm meetings Gifts galore Winter has arrived with a enough to be treated to a 0417 811 707 or Pam Jones Have you recently visited vengeance and while the delightful display of superb on 6929 3606. It may seem the craft shop and second Henty Garden Club was be- artistry at its July meeting early to be committing to hand book shed at the moaning the loss of many from two of its members. such a day but time flies by railway station? There is favourite plants from gar- Margaret and June brought and proper planning is es- a great collection of gifts dens due to consistent frosts, along their many pieces of sential to ensure a great day to buy for birthdays and the mother ship, Garden hand-painted china and gave out. special occasions. Attrac- Clubs of Australia, were urg- a talk on just how many Very best wishes were ex- tive knitted scarves and ing their branches to think steps are involved in produc- tended to our soon to be No- beanies and beautiful ahead and plan an event in ing them. nagenarian (90) year old Dai- hand knitted toys, a wide your garden during spring, So many facets to master sy who will celebrate that variety of tourist tea tow- such as an Open Garden depending upon the required marvellous milestone before els. Lots of jewellery, Day; a project in a local park; techniques to vary different our next meeting with a tasty jams and home helping establish a communi- glazes, intriguing patterns, rousing chorus of Happy made cooking fill the ty garden; or revisiting previ- enamelling and embellishing Birthday and three cheers by shelves to overflowing. ous projects that could do edges in gold paint, each item those in attendance at the Most importantly, this is with sprucing up. taking up to eight firings in July meeting. Long may you Henty’s centre for tour- Or maybe by entering a pho- their kilns with each firing ism where you can find enjoy continued good health tographic competition with bringing the possibility of many locally compiled and great happiness in all an interesting garden scene. shattering. Not only are you books and brochures for you do Daisy, with Ivan be- This is open until October 5 ladies very clever but brave, Henty and district tourist side you. to all members and there is a putting so much into an item sites. It is not just a tour- Publicity Officer. ist information, but for cash prize. A lot to ask from that could be lost in the very the small band of members last firing. Next time they local spots if you have who attended our most re- pick up a china piece that lost your way or need to cent meeting in July. says “hand painted” club visit new places in our members will understand the district. Garden Clubs of Australia also called for talented, inter- considerable effort the artist ested members with organi- has gone through to provide sational skills and a desire to such a item of beauty. travel to Sydney about six At our June meeting, Debbie times a year to nominate for Stanley was the guest speak- vacant positions on the na- er and she assembled ladies tional executive. But more from the Active Arts classes Henty Long Day Care importantly for Henty’s club to display their oh–so-finely is the need to find willing, detailed botanical paintings Henty Lutheran Hall talented, enthusiastic people and gave a power point show to fill the vacant chairs at the of Beechworth's biannual 11 Keirath St Henty NSW 2658 Tuesday: 8.30am next AGM in February. exhibition of botanical draw- – 5.00pm All ideas to keep the long ings. established club operating Our local artists should feel Wednesday: 8.30am – 5.00pm will be dealt with sympathet- very proud of their work as it Thursday: 8.30am – 5.00pm ically and greeted with much compared most favourably interest. People only need the against the competition. It Expression of Interest for 4th day ability to attend regular was a pleasure to welcome meetings, plan guest speak- Bernice, Jeanine and Debbie Fee: $6 per hour/per child t Community ers, arrange interaction with from the local botanical Early-years Education and Care – Henty neighbouring garden clubs, painting group for the after- show interest in your local noon. Amazing the talent a we offer quality EarlyChildhood Education surroundings and how you small town can provide. and Care Long Day can encourage improvement, The club’s coach trip to Grif- but support worthy causes Care sessions for children aged 6 weeks to 6 fith on Saturday, October 14 throughout the year and or- for the Open Gardens and years. We provide rich and nurturing environ- ganise street stalls when Orange Sculptures is a goer ments and work with families and communities funds run low. Simple! Actu- with 39 paid up travellers all to support children in learning through play. ally the love of a good chat raring to undertake the jour- with pleasant company each ney. The Culcairn Garden Please phone our office on: month of the year except De- Club’s members and friends cember provides a solid are joining the adventure but (02) 6056 4399 for further information, enrolment grounding and the rest can there are still a few seats packages and bookings be picked up along the way. available. Details can be ob- The club was fortunate tained from Marie Solyk on www.henty.nsw.au
Page 6 HEADERLINES Issue 45 Library News an art exhibition. The exhibi- tion of the completed pieces noon a different group of la- dies made beaded bonsai world who are suffering from severe cold, or natural disas- was held on Saturday 3 June using wire and little pieces of ter. Eco-Regalia event held at at the Henty Library. semi precious stones” Testa- Thank you to everyone who the Henty Library At the exhibition Tanya Men- monial from participant Hel- attended the knitting work- zies, the facilitator of the en Squires shop your contribution to the In late 2016 the Greater Hume Shire was advised event, spoke about her pas- Annual Knit – In at the Wrap with Love organisation that Murray Arts and the sion for recycling and how Henty Library is truly appreciated. State Country Arts Support you can really make any- The Henty Library held the Greater Hume Shire Youth Program Panel had approved thing into something else; it Annual Knit – In on Wednes- Advisory Committee Youth funding of $1,570.00 for a is just a matter of using your day 5 July. Over twenty very Week Award project titled Eco Regalia. imagination. There were also enthusiastic knitters from A HUGE congratulation to lots of giveaways and a lucky Henty, Culcairn, Wagga The Country Arts Support the Finalists of the 2017 Lo- door prize of a large tumble Wagga and the surrounding Program was a small grants cal Government Youth Week bin. area attended the event. It program delivered on behalf Awards -The Greater Hume of Arts NSW by Regional Overall, Eco-Regalia provid- was a fun day with lots of Shire Youth Advisory Com- Arts NSW and jointly admin- ed the participants a founda- knitting, chatting with great mittee are finalists in two istered by the Regional Arts tion from which the commu- company and some wonderful categories – Best Small Boards throughout NSW. nity can interact and engage food including the return of Council with the Most Out- The aim of the Country Arts in a positive way with other the chocolate fountain. standing Youth Week Pro- Support Program is to sup- members of the community The completed squares and gram 2017 and Most Innova- port community cultural de- who have a passion for the rugs are sent to the Wrap tive Youth Week Program in velopment in regional and arts and in particular eco art. with Love Organisation and 2017. rural New South Wales Eco Regalia at the lovely are then distributed to needy The Committee are finalists through small grants. warm library at Henty on families throughout the The Eco Regalia project Monday 29 May 2017 was a grant held during Library & very happy day. Tanya Men- Information Week 2017 on zies showed us how to turn Monday 29 May provided an the bowl of a dead spoon into opportunity for participants a little work of art. Next was to partake in two eco friendly a bracelet made from a chain workshops - Bonsai Trees with lots of recycled bits of and Jewellery Making and our choosing. In the after- Members of the Greater Hume Youth Advisory Committee are all smiles at the Hope Banquet held during Youth Week in March. Alison Schuster, Helen Squire, Julie Parker and Margaret Singe with some of the wraps at the recent Knit-In www.henty.nsw.au
Page 7 HEADERLINES Issue 45 due to their successful Youth to instil a greater under- A review has been under- service centre opening Week 2017 Hope Banquet standing of the problems of taken of the opening hours days. event which was held on hunger and homelessness of the Henty Library and The new opening hours Friday 31 March. among the youth in our com- the following changes are came into effect on The Hope Banquet was held munities. On the night $150 being proposed: Monday 24 July 2017 at the Henty Community was raised and donated to That the library be open centre as part of our Youth the Culcairn Catholic Church Tuesday – Fridays Week 2017 activities. Start- to go towards homeless or (inclusive) from 11am – people in need in the commu- Sunday CLOSED ing at 6 00 pm, each guest 5.30pm, Saturdays from received a coloured card allo- nity. 10am – 12.30pm and closed Monday CLOSED cating them a seat and a Well done the Greater Hume on Sundays and Mondays Tuesday 11am – 5.30pm young person’s story. Shire Youth Advisory Com- The Henty Library opens Wednesday 11am – The young person’s story mittee. Emily Jones and for 25.5 hours each week 5.30pm dictated the type of meal Mitchell O’Keeffe members of and it is important to note Thursday 11am – 5.30pm that they would be eating the Youth Advisory Commit- that the intention is not to tee will travel with Library & Friday 11am – 5.30pm and told them about the per- reduce hours but move the son’s life they would be shar- Youth Services Development current opening hours, re- ing for the night. The three Officer Susan Kane to Syd- sulting in the library being (Library closed for different colours/meals each ney for the Local Govern- opened Tuesday to Satur- lunch 1pm-1.45pm represented a homeless, un- ment Awards on Thursday 3 day inclusive. Tuesday –Friday) employed, and employed August. The proposed change aims youth and of the type of food New Opening Times at the to provide the Henty com- Saturday they may be eating. Henty Library munity with a library ser- 10am – 12.30pm There were several guest The Greater Hume Shire vice that is open across suc- (Library services only) speakers on the night that Council regularly reviews cessive days and it is antici- highlighted their experiences library opening hours across pated that this will assist working with the homeless all its branches, taking into with community awareness and insecure youth in our consideration feedback from and certainty of the Li- community. the community as well as brary/ customer The aim of the banquet was community usage and pat- terns of attendance. KANES BUSES PTY PTD School Bus Service & Charter PHONE: (02) 6929 3257 Fax: (02) 9293051 E-MAIL: kanesbus@bigpond.com www.henty.nsw.au
Page 8 HEADERLINES Issue 45 Community Calendar August 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 Early-Y ears Childcare- Early-Y ears Childcare- Community Early -Y ears St. Pauls Ladies G uild Henty Community Henty 8.30am to 5.00pm. Henty 8.30am to 5.00pm. Childcare-Henty 8.30am to C hurch Meeting Room Club 5.00pm. Trinity Lutheran Trinity Lutheran Hall Trinity Lutheran Hall Hall 1.30 pm Bistro/ Blue Room Service NSW 6.30pm GHSC C ulcairn Henty Playgroup River- Henty Lions Euchre night Camera Club/ CWA Henty Community life Church 10-12 7.30pm Rooms/ 7.00pm C lub/ Fish and Chips in Henty Myoora Knitwits paper Blue Room DCA Hotel 1.30-3.00pm 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 RSL Meeting/ Henty Henty Senior Citizens Early-Y ears Childcare- Early-Y ears Childcare- C ommunity Early-Y ears CWA Meeting 2pm CWA Henty Community C ommunity C lub/ Meeting CWA Rooms Henty 8.30am to Henty 8.30am to 5.00pm. C hildcare-Henty 8.30am to Rooms Club Birthday Diners 5.00pm. Trinity Luther- Trinity Lutheran Hall 10.30am 2pm 5.00pm. Trinity Lutheran Henty Library Storytime 6.30pm an Hall Henty Writer’s Group Henty/ C ulcairn Probus Hall 11am–Theme “Robots ” Henty Library, 1pm to C lub–C ulcairn Henty Myoora Knitwits Henty Community BANK HO LIDAY 2.30 C lub/ Build your 1.30-3.00pm Henty Playgroup Henty Lions Club meeting Henty Community own Hamburger Riverlife Church 10-12 6.30 DCA Hotel Club/ Fish and Chips in 6.30pm/ Blue room HCDC/ Meets 6.30pm Henty Library paper Blue Room 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Pride of Henty Lodge Early-Years C hildcare- Early-Y ears Childcare- C ommunity Early-Y ears HC C / Raffle night Pleasant Hills Patch- 189 1pm. Anglican Henty 8.30am to 8.30am to 5.00pm. Trinity C hildcare-Henty 8.30am to Fish & C hips in Paper/ work Group Pleasant 5.00pm. Trinity Luther- 5.00pm. Trinity Lutheran Hills Hall 9.30 to 3.30 Hall. Lutheran Hall Henty Community Club Henty Community Hall an Hall Service N.S.W. Club GHSCCulcairn Bistro/ Blue Room Henty Community Greater Hume Shire Henty Myoora Knitwits 6.30pm C lub Build your own Henty Playgroup River- .C ouncil Meeting 1.30-3.00pm Henty Football & Hamburger life Church 10-12 Henty & District Lifestyle Netball C lub Vote C ulcairn-C hambers Centre Committee Meeting C ount 6.30 Blue Room / 7.30 pm 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Henty Garden C lub Early-Y ears Childcare- Early-Y ears Childcare- Early-Y ears Childcare- Henty Library Story time 2pm C.W.A. Rooms Henty 8.30am to 8.30am to 5.00pm. Trinity Henty 8.30am to 5.00pm. 11am—Theme “Trains” 5.00pm. Trinity Luther- Lutheran Hall Henty Community. Trinity Lutheran Hall Club/ Chinese Smor- an Hall PETER MAC Henty Community 10.30 am Henty Myoora Knitwits gasbord/ 6.30pm Henty Community Henty Playgroup River- WO MENS HEALTH 1.30-3.00pm Club life Church 10-12 Henty Lions Club meet- Club/ Fish and Chips in Build y our own Ham- Henty Active Arts 6pm/ ing 6.30 DC A Hotel Henty & District Historical Paper Blue Room burger 6.30pm Blue St Pauls Lutheran Hall Society Meeting/ Lifestyle room Centre 3pm 27 28 29 30 31 Henty Community Henty Hospital Auxilia- Early-Y ears Childcare- Early-Y ears Childcare- Early-Y ears Childcare- Club ry Meeting/ 3pm at Henty 8.30am to 5.00pm. Henty 8.30am to 5.00pm. Henty 8.30am to 5.00pm. Build y our own Ham- Henty Hospital Trinity Lutheran Hall Trinity Lutheran Hall Trinity Lutheran Hall burger 6.30pm Blue Service N.S.W.GHSC room Henty Playgroup Culcairn Riverlife Church 10-12 Henty Myoora Knitwits BIKES FO R BIBLES 1.30-3.00pm www.henty.nsw.au
Page 9 HEADERLINES Issue 45 Community Calendar September 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 St. Pauls Ladies Guild Henty Community Church Meeting Room 1.30 C lub pm Bistro/ Blue Room Henty Community 6.30pm C lub/ Fish and Chips in paper Blue Room 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 RSL Meeting/ Henty Henty Senior Citizens Early-Y ears Childcare- Early-Y ears Childcare- Early-Y ears Childcare- Henty Library Story time 11am— Henty Community. C ommunity C lub/ Meeting CWA Rooms 2pm Henty 8.30am to Henty 8.30am to 5.00pm. Henty 8.30am to Theme “Whales” C lub/ 10.30am 5.00pm. Trinity Luther- Trinity Lutheran Hall 5.00pm. Trinity Luther- C hinese Smorgasbord/ an Hall an Hall C WA Meeting 2pm CWA Henty Community 6.30pm Henty Lions Euchre Rooms Club/ Build your own Henty Myoora Knitwits Henty Playgroup River- night 7.30pm DC A Hamburger 6.30pm/ 1.30-3.00pm life Church 10-12 noon Hotel Henty Community Blue room C amera Club/ CWA C lub/ Fish and Chips in Rooms/ 7.00pm paper Blue Room FATHERS DAY 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Pride of Henty Lodge Henty Red Cross Early-Y ears Childcare- Early-Y ears Childcare- Early-Y ears Childcare- Henty Community Pleasant Hills Patch- 189. 1pm. Anglican Bi-Monthly Meeting Henty 8.30am to Henty 8.30am to 5.00pm. Henty 8.30am to Club/ Raffle Night/ work Group Pleasant 5.00pm. Trinity Luther- 5.00pm. Trinity Luther- Hall Trinity Lutheran Hall Hills Hall 9.30 to 3.30 an Hall an Hall 2.00 pm Henty Public School Gala Henty Community Night Henty/ C ulcairn Probus Henty Community C lub C lub/ Build your Henty Community Centre Henty Community C lub Service N.S.W.—GHSC— Fish& Chips in Paper/ Blue C lub– Henty Birthday Dinner own Hamburger 11.30 am and 6.30 pm Culcairn Room 6.30pm/ Blue room Henty Writer’s Group Henty Lions Club meet- Library, 1pm to 2.30 ing 6.30 DCA HCDC/ Meets 6.30pm Henty Myoora Knitwits Henty Library 1.30-3.00pm 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Henty Garden C lub Early-Y ears Childcare- Early-Y ears Childcare- Early-Y ears Childcare- Henty Library Story time Henty Community. 2pm C.W.A. Rooms Henty 8.30am to 5.00pm. Henty 8.30am to Henty 8.30am to 5.00pm. 11am—Theme “Zoo” C lub Meals at Henty Communi- Trinity Lutheran Hall 5.00pm. Trinity Luther- Henty Myoora Knitwits an Hall 1.30-3.00pm Bistro/ Blue Room Henty Community ty Club Henty Community Club/ Henty Playgroup Greater Hume Shire Henty & District Life- Fish and Chips in Paper 6.30pm Club/ Build your own Riverlife Church 10-12 Council Meeting style Centre Committee Hamburger 6.30pm/ Blue Room Holbrook Meeting/ 7.30 pm Blue room FIELD DAYS FIELD DAYS Meals at Henty Commu- FIELD DAYS Meals at Henty Com- TERM 3 ENDS nity C lub Meals at Henty Commu- munity C lub nity C lub 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Bowls O pening Day C ommunity Early-Y ears Early-Y ears Childcare- Early-Y ears Childcare- Henty Community Club Henty Community. Mixed C hildcare-Henty 8.30am Henty 8.30am to 5.00pm. Henty 8.30am to Club to 5.00pm. Trinity Trinity Lutheran Hall 5.00pm. Trinity Luther- Fish and Chips in paper Chinese Smorgasbord/ Henty Community Lutheran Hall an HallHenty Women’s Blue Room PETER MAC 6.30pm C lub Bowling Club Annual Build your own 10.30 am Henty Active Arts TournamentService Hamburger 6.30pm/ N.S.W.–GHSC – 6pm St Pauls Lutheran Blue room Henty Lions Club meet- C ulcairn School ing 6.30 Henty Myoora Knitwits WO MENS HEALTH 1.30-3.00pm DCA Hotel Henty & District His- torical Society Meeting/ Lifestyle Centre 3pm ABN 58035317991 *Renovations * Extensions *Verandahs /Decks * Sheds *Concreting *Pergolas * Garages * Insurance work * All your carpentry needs Phone: Peter - 0427 296459 Tim - 0429 999600 www.henty.nsw.au
Page 10 HEADERLINES Issue 45 An exciting year for Active Arts Medical centre gains second doctor Henty Active Arts Incorpo- room Mosaics, Double Dr Harun Ar Rashid has rated AGM was held and Wedding Ring Patchwork joined Dr Radwan Al- the executive for 2017/2018 Quilt and recreating Glori- Musawy at the Henty Medi- is Debra Stanley President, ous Garments. If you cal Centre practice. Dr Ra- Rebecca Stanford as Vice would like to receive our shid is a fully qualified GP President and Secretary, free newsletters outlining He graduated from the Uni- versity of Dhaka in Bangla- Kylie Stead as Assistant upcoming workshops and desh and practiced in that Secretary, Janine Kimber is activities or have any sug- country for seven years. He Treasurer with Jacinda gestion for workshops, Ac- moved to Australia six years Singe, Val Riddle and Judy tivities or teachers in any ago and continued training in Zweck as additional Com- form of art please email us Melbourne, with his special mittee Members. We a t h e n t y a c - interest being general medi- thanked St Paul’s Lutheran tivearts@gmail.com or see cine. School and Pleasant Hills Debbie at the Henty Post Dr Rashid and his wife Mita Hall Committee for their Office. and son Tahmid moved from continued support in The new year brings some Melbourne to settle in Henty providing venues for our excitement as we commence and are enjoying the lifestyle planning, Pap tests and activities and workshops with spending the the area provides. Tahmid blood collections (for patients over the past year. Strengthening Communi- has settled into school and is only). We had an exciting year ties Volunteers Grant that enjoying meeting new The centre also has the ser- bringing Artists to Henty to we received to purchase friends. vices of a community nurse, teach us skills in making new equipment to assist Henty Medical Centre pro- dietician, podiatrist, physio- Batik Fabric, Botanical Art, our volunteers to operate vides general practice medi- therapist, asthma education Pottery, Creating Artificial more effectively. cal services such as check- and sleep apnoea technician. Flowers, Coloured Pencil ups, minor surgery, skin We hope to continue our New and existing patients Art, making Baskets from checks, vaccinations, ECG artistic journey and encour- are welcome at the practice. Scraps of fabric, the Art of and spirometry, antenatal age everyone in Henty and Phone 02 6929 3760 for an Thread Painting and Patch- and pregnancy care, family surrounds to come along appointment. work. Over the past year and join in the fun of learn- our Tuesday Night Activi- ing to create, refresh old Schools Inner strength on Public School 125th Anniver- ties, which are smaller pro- skills or learn new ones. display sary celebrations from Octo- jects included Crotchet, You don’t know that you ber 20 to 22 are in full swing. Storage Rolls, Papier Ma- continued from page 4 can’t do something until Mark this date on your cal- che, Pictures made with eye out for ticket sales and you try, we bring teachers endar and feel free to invite Feathers and Buttons, Rib- further details. to show you how it’s done in family and friends who wish bon Bows and Hearts, Pa- workshops designed for be- The term will culminate with to come back and reminisce per Snowflakes and China ginners, intermediate and the Henty Machinery Field and celebrate. A Facebook Painting with Nail polish at a d - Days on the September 19, page has been set up for the these we share our 20 and 21. Volunteers will be event; it can be liked and vanced. knowledge or research and required during this week followed at Henty Public have a go Future work- with further information to School – 125 shops planned are Mush- follow. The planning of the Henty Blue Wren WINDOW CLEANING Professional work guaranteed. Years of experience and now serving Henty, Culcairn, The Rock, Holbrook and Photography & Printing Uranquinty. Henty Ph. 0438 652 891email. Obligation free quotes and no travel costs peta.shoemark@bigpond.com Work includes cleaning screens and sills www.bluewrenphotographyprinting.com Will also clean solar panels now that the sun is shining All your printing needs including maximise your savings. Also slow combustion heater flues need a clean for next year’s cooler weather. Wide Format - Posters & Canvas Frames made to order Contact Rob Jacka on 0417678068. All your Photography needs www.henty.nsw.au
Page 11 HEADERLINES Issue 45 Policing Henty in the early 1900s burning the place down. Offi- cially, the episode did John no good, but Kitty was un- Catherine (Kitty) Barry and ther, who left a vivid record ly, animal cruelty, drown- daunted. The special food John Stuart Hamilton were of those days: ings, lost children, minor service continued, and when children of the Gold Rush. No aeroplanes, no radio, no fraud, theft, stray cattle and their time was up no prison- She was from Beechworth; he TV, of course. Not even any the occasional suicide. er left empty -handed was raised in Wattle Flat, ice or running water. I re- As Henty expanded, John ‘whether it was a book, a near Bathurst. They met in member in hot weather the was promoted sergeant and pack of sandwiches or a few Albury, where John had been meat, the butter and the milk given a junior constable: shillings’. posted as a police trooper, hung in safes in the breeze The Hamiltons moved on and married in Sydney the with wet cloths over the safes. from Henty in March 1917. year Australia became a com- We got our cool drinks from At a public farewell at the monwealth. the water bags hung in the School of Arts, John was In June 1901, John was shade. Grapes grew at the praised for the ‘capability transferred to He n t y kitchen window and passion- and courtesy’ he had shown (population 521). He and fruit dropped like hail from in his official role and for Kitty remained there until the roof. When it rained we ‘the esteem in which he was 1917, raising a family and raced paper boats down the held as a citizen’. Kitty’s seeing to the good order of gutters. When the rain charitable work was the town. stopped we slid miraculously acknowledged: her The young policeman was and dangerously on the clay ‘consideration for the unfor- soon put to the test. surface of the school play- tunate was proverbial’. The ground. We played marbles, gift they received, a pair of On the evening of 6 August, an intricate hopscotch for easy chairs bearing engraved masked robbers held up the boys only, hide ‘n seek silver shields, suggests the Bank of New South Wales (coming ready or not), and townspeople considered branch in Sladen Street. sophisticated games like ‘egg One evening I remember an them––and rightly so––as a Shots were exchanged, in the hat’ and many others. SOS came from one of the partnership. wounding the manager and On really hot nights we were hotels. A mob of drunken Postscript: The Hamilton’s one of the robbers, who man- allowed to sleep out in the shearers were wrecking the eldest son Jack remained in aged to escape with his ac- yard with cow dung fires to place. My father had just the Riverina. complice into the night. Con- keep away the mosquitoes! come in and he told the con- stable Hamilton was quickly By 1930, he was manager of Our diversions were equally stable to go up–– ‘and take it on the scene and wired his the George Hotel in Albury. exciting––the Sunday night easy’. He obviously didn’t colleague in Culcairn for as- Jack’s daughter is the cur- walk to the railway station to take it easy enough because sistance. They went to a bush rent Henty resident Annette see the ‘Sydney Flash’ hurtle he was back soon with a campsite and arrested two Hamilton. through; Sunday afternoon black eye, bleeding face and brothers, aged 21 and 19, walks along the railway line torn uniform. ‘Oh, dear,’ said Contributed by Walter Ham- who were later sentenced to (finding an untended fettler’s my mother, as she hurried to ilton. twelve years’ jail. trolley sometimes was a spe- attend to the young constable, cial treat which brought dire ‘now you’ll have to go, Dad, H.C.D.C. HAPPENINGS consequences if detected); but don’t be long, tea is ready. visits to Doodle Cooma Neil Meyer and Denis Kane Won’t Dad get hurt?’ I asked are your representatives for swamp to see the myriad in some alarm. ‘Oh no,’ my birds when the rains came; the Street Scape activities, mother assured me. ‘They all which have began in Sladen stolen swims in the China- know us. He’ll just tell two of man’s dam; climbing the tall St. Laura Kane is our Face them to go down to the cells–– book co-ordinator and has stacks in the wheat silos, etc. we can only take two––and etc. What a wonderful life it demonstrated the advantages tell the others to behave them- of Facebook at the last two was and then the ‘pictures’ selves. They will. And oh,’ she came––once a week. meetings. Our aging commit- called after my father, ‘don’t tee has learned a lot and wel- ‘Moving pictures’ were shown bring that Mike O’Sweeney. come younger, more informed as early as 1912 at the School He’s here too often lately,’ for residents. of Arts where Kitty also came all the world like a hostess on occasions to play piano checking her guest list. Pedestrian Crossings have and sing and her second son, been discussed again. Wel- The original police residence Kitty shared the family’s come packs, introduced by to his immense delight, as- meals with the prisoners, in Henty was a pise house the Uniting Church years sisted the librarian in loan- and her efforts at reforming (that survived until a fire in ago have been requested and ing out books to the ‘big peo- them extended to poetry 2015). By the time a new we are deciding what should ple’. readings. When one clever police station and residence be included in these packs. was built in 1909, next to the A bank robbery was not the rogue asked for a candle, so common fare of a Henty po- he could read at night, natu- Tourism information is avail- public school, three of John liceman: his more typical rally she obliged. What he able at Doodle Cooma Craft and Kitty’s five children had concerns were after-hours wanted was to escape by Shop at the railway station. been born, including my fa- trading, drunk and disorder- www.henty.nsw.au
Page 12 HEADERLINES Issue 45 A proud history since 1975 of thanks; a sentiment so continued from page 1 many in Henty will under- Billabong Remedial Massage Therapy stand and share. and both Alice Terlich and Alison Campbell are very To fast forward to the pre- deserving of a mention. sent time, we are busy pre- Remedial & Soft Tissue Therapies paring for Field Days. We Trigger Point Therapy & Chinese Cupping Alice and her family have would like to ask all commu- Muscle Energy Technique been involved in the catering nity members who have TENS & Therapeutic Ultrasound since its inception and have proudly supported the HCA Superficial Dry Needling continued that to this day, over the years to please con- Post -Operative Rehabilitation with Neil now a member of tinue to do so. Many have Stress Management / Breathing Techniques the new sub-committee; enjoyed the sense of commu- Helen Parker; Advanced Dip. Remedial Mas- formed to continue catering nity and companionship that sage(Myotherapy) Diploma Rem.Massage at the HMFD. Alice herself occurs at the fateful time Cert. IV Massage Therapy .Appointments available gave numerous hours over each September. Please so many years ordering food, Tuesdays-Saturdays. mark the dates; 19th / 20th / overseeing operations and 21st in your calendars, and if no doubt cooking herself. you would be able to volun- CONTACT Helen Parker. 0429385656. Her legacy will live on and teer in any capacity we her contribution always re- would be very grateful. There membered. Alison Campbell Chiropractic Adjustments also now available on Tues- are all types of jobs we need has been another stalwart days with Dr Shainna Manson B.S. D.C. (USA) volunteers for, pre, during on the HCA and Alison has and post -Field Days. More served as president for too For Chiropractic appointments please phone many years to mention. She information will follow in the 60562185. coming weeks so please be on too has spent countless days the look-out. If you would and hours ensuring all ran like any more information, smoothly. Indeed it would be BILLABONG REMEDIAL MASSAGE CLINIC don’t hesitate to contact the fair to say she has had many school staff and they will be Make an appointment TODAY and a sleepless night in connec- happy and able to assist. your Health will thankyou from Head to Toe, tion with the catering. Both Together we can make a dif- 6A Sladen St. Henty (Next to Henty Post Office) these ladies were recognised ference to our school commu- for their contribution recent- nity. ly with a plaque and a vote A case for Peter Mac Thanks to Murray Booth of well, baby wear still on the Ulverstone, Tasmania for “top 10” list made by 96 delivering five large cases of year old Madge filled a beautiful craft work complet- suitcase. Also knee rugs ed over a six-month period by and children’s jumpers. our local Peter Mac group The Group is busy making were taken to the Peter Mac Christmas decorations so Institute Shop at the end of that by October cards and July. All money raised helps trees will be ready to sell. supply equipment for pa- Material to be used for tur- tients to make their lives bans for ladies who have easier while staying at the lost their hair, is being Hospital. sorted for a group in Yarra- The Henty Craft Group is wonga who meet regularly seeking your unwanted suit- to make turbans to be given cases for storage of craft sup- away. This started as a plies or for transporting new- Shepparton Lions Club ly made crafts to Melbourne. project. Suitcases make handling the crafts easier for sending to the Institute now in Grattan Street, Central Melbourne. Lots of scarves and beanies went to Melbourne and lav- ender sachets full of fragrant stems from local gardens. As www.henty.nsw.au
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Page 14 H HEEA ADDEERRLILNE I NSE S Issue 45 From little things, big things grow 40 years on Students at St Paul’s, flowers into pots, which will The day proved a resound- To celebrate the 40th Anni- Henty were certainly treat- be tended in their absence ing success from the eyes of versary of the Uniting ed to an excellent day of until the next visit. the children and staff, who Church of Australia, mem- learning and fun at St all look forward to the next bers of the Culcairn-Henty Paul’s College, Walla Walla. one. Days are planned to congregation enjoyed lunch In a new initiative, staff occur on a monthly basis. at the Doodle Cooma Arms in and the executive from both From this we also hope to June. Peter Butler, accompa- schools have met and are further build ties between nied by wife Lyn preached at working towards building students and develop men- the service in Culcairn and even stronger ties between toring programs for them at then members drove to the schools. In the first of a later date. Henty to continue celebra- our “Partnership Days” all Many thanks to the staff at tions. A few members are on students from Kindergarten In the Science lab, from the the college for the commit- the sick list, others heading to Year 6 spent the day at youngest to the oldest the ment to this initiative, and north for winter. The annual the college engaged in fun students discovered the tiny for the excellent day. congregation meeting was a and learning activities. Stu- world of cells. They were July luncheon at Parkers dents were given the oppor- taught how to prepare a slide when we were reminded of tunity to get down and get to examine onion cells under our year’s activities, from dirty in the community gar- the microscope, and then Peter Mac Craft, to visitors den, exploring the different marvelled at these tiny build- at weekly services, visiting plants and vegetables grow- ing blocks. preachers and attendance at ing, along with an introduc- other neighbouring Church In PE they were introduced to tion to the indigenous gar- activities. Our connections some new locomotor games, den there. They looked at with South Turramurra and taught skills in the sport the different processes in- Uniting Church have provid- of rugby league – which all volved in recycling and the ed fun and friendship and enjoyed. They joined with all worm farms. From here the sharing of another members of the college for they transplanted some Church Life and activities their weekly Chapel service. from City to Country. UPA HOME CARE Greater Hume Shire Area Telephone Trish Helping you live a good life at Home 0428 975 111 Would you like to stay in your own home as long as possible as you get older? UPA Home Care can offer you a complete range of support services through our Homecare program to help you stay independently at home so that you can continue to enjoy the normal activities and social interactions that are important to you Our qualified and experienced professional team take the time to understand your individual needs. Our Care workers are fully trained and experienced and are passionate about working with older people. Call us today and our Regional Co-ordinator will come to your home to discuss your needs and how we can make your life easier. It’s that simple!! Personal Care, domestic assistance & Meal preparation Shopping, hairdressing and beauty Companionship & social interaction Gardening Travel& Transport Access to allied health services Emergency Systems & mobility aids Continence Management Pet Care Respite, Dementia & Palliative Care Plus More www.henty.nsw.au
Page 15 HEADERLINES Issue 45 Bikes for Bibles Project started in 1987 and has continued on a yearly The Bible Society was found- basis and this year will be ed by an Act of the NSW Par- the 28th ride. liament in March 1817. Bible As this is the Bible Society’s Society’s aim is for all people Bi Centenary Year the Henty to have a copy of the Bible in Branch’s special day is on their own language and be- Sunday August 13, when the lief is that when the Bible Bible Society Representative speaks to people's hearts and from Sydney, Sam minds, the Spirit of God Achenbach, will be speaking transforms their lives for at the Riverlife, Presbyterian their own good, the good of and Lutheran Churches. their communities and of At 12.30pm there will be a society at large. BBQ lunch at “Dosyvale” to The Henty Branch was which everyone is welcome founded at a public meeting and the Bike Ride will com- held at the Henty Memorial mence at 1.45pm. Hall on November 23rd 1956 For further information con- and is still active. The tact David Muller on Branch’s “Bike for Bibles” 02 6929 3187 Lions look back with pride community activities Henty continued from page 3 Rotary Club have undertak- en to benefit the town and into the Henty Lions Club. district over many years. Incoming office bearers were Sadly, the club has taken the also congratulated and made decision to wind up this year aware of their duties for the and their contributions will coming year by our Zone be missed. Members have Chairman. Julie Colley re- generously offered a number tains the position as Presi- of projects to the Henty Lions dent; Gary Small, Secretary Club. Members hope that HENTY CENTRAL once more and John Ross they will be able to continue B&B was re-elected Treasurer. some of the services Henty Rotary have provided. The 20 Allan St, Henty Thanks to a grant from Henty Financial Services, sale of Lions Mints and the Ph: 02 6929 3021 Henty Lions club were able ever popular Lion Christmas Clean & comfortable to organise a New Years Eve Cakes continue to be a good Early 1900’s Pub Style function in the Community fundraiser. The support of Debbie in the Post Office, accommodation Civic Centre and members are hopeful that more people Ken Dale and Mel in the cof- Free wireless internet access available can be persuaded to attend fee shop is acknowledged and Warm Friendly Service future events as the evening appreciated. Henty Lions meet on the 2nd and 4th Wood Fires was very pleasant. Wednesday of each TV Rooms The President took the op- month. Contact: Warren Heycox portunity to acknowledge the Lime, gypsum, superfect fertiliser Dog food to nuts and bolts Local rural supplies All oils supplies Contract spreaders, accredited and licenced Steel Plumbing poly and gal Fabrication Kanga Hire Landscape supplies- bark, con mix & cement, road base, sand, garden mix Animal Health – Drenches, Vaccine and much more 100 Railway Parade, Henty NSW 2658 (02) 6929 3297 www.henty.nsw.au
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